ASHP, on behalf of the End Drug Shortages Alliance (EDSA), is recruiting an Executive Director to lead the EDSA's mission of ending drug shortages. The Executive Director will be responsible for day-to-day operations and implementing the Board-directed strategies, tactics, and programs that support the EDSA vision, mission, and objectives. You can learn more about the EDSA's mission by visiting . The EDSA has contracted with ASHP to employ the Executive Director and provide related support services. The salary range for this position is $160,000-190,000 in addition to ASHP's comprehensive benefit plan. This position is a remote position and can be located in any of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, VA, WV, WI.

What You'll Be Doing at ASHP:

• Lead the EDSA in promoting a transparent, resilient, and high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing process that eliminates routine drug shortages.
• Facilitate networking of existing members and recruitment of new members to expand the ability of the EDSA to advance its goals.
• Establish connections with other strategic partners to advance a resilient supply chain of pharmaceuticals.
• Communicate the organization's viewpoint to external groups and leaders, mobilize the energy and expertise of its members, manage staff resources and contractors, and oversee financial performance.
• Elevate the awareness of EDSA and its mission to stabilize the supply chain of essential medications.
• Contribute to the primary literature through research regarding the current landscape of drug shortages and strategies to increase understanding and improve supply chain quality.
• Manage the EDSA, including the Board of Directors, the project committees, and the overall membership.
• Convene and facilitate meetings and virtual conferences to advance the project work of the EDSA.
• Facilitate strategic planning and monitor the execution of EDSA strategic tactics.
• Communicate with other external stakeholders to identify collaboration opportunities to advance the mission of the EDSA.
• Monitor regulatory, legislative, technology developments, and business changes that impact the supply of essential pharmaceuticals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on supply chain resiliency, quality, and transparency and its impact on patient care and health care costs.
• Work with EDSA member organizations, committees, and work groups to advance supply chain quality and resiliency, as well as advocacy opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To ASHP:

• Master's degree in business or healthcare-related fields strongly preferred. Expertise in supply chain management is also preferred.
• Advanced education, certification, or training is desirable (e.g., PharmD/MD/MBA, accredited residency, recognition or certification by the business or healthcare profession).
• Previous experience in clinical practice advancement and inherent responsibilities for at least five years in a progressive health system practice is desired.
• Experience working with public policy.
• Recognized thought leader in essential medications, drug shortage mitigation, pharmaceutical supply requirements, and medication safety.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, lead, and influence across multi-stakeholder organizations.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.